Mental health and psychiatric conditions affect millions every year. Within the prison system, inmates’ mental health conditions are compounded by limited providers, lack of access, and complexity of care.

Ariel L. Clark, PharmD

Until this fall, COVID-19 vaccines have been free for everyone in the United States regardless of insurance, finances, or immigration status. But HHS has now phased out that program, and COVID-19 vaccines have transitioned to the commercial market.

Sonya Collins

When patients look to the Internet for medications, their search could yield up to 45,000 online drug sellers. According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), very few are legitimate; some 95% of so-called online pharmacies operate illegally.

Sonya Collins

For years, some pharmacists have been working in collaboration with health care providers in models that generate revenue through the delivery of various Medicare services. The most common example of this is pharmacists who deliver chronic care management (CCM) services to patients who meet the qualifications.

Loren Bonner

When patients are prescribed injectable medications to self-administer at home, it is critical that they receive education from both the prescriber and pharmacist on proper injection technique, with clear verbal and written instructions on the dose volume to measure and administer, and are provided appropriate syringes, needles, and ancillary supplies (e.g., alcohol swabs) to administer the dose.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, PA